TEHRAN (Iran News) Heads of Shia groups, some prominent Sunni, Christian, and Hindu figures participated the event on Sunday.

They strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a Shia mosque in Islamabad last week, as well as the collusion of Takfiri elements with the US and Israel to harm global unity.

Prominent figures from the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen, Shia Ulema Council, Imamia Students Organization Pakistan (ISO), and some Sunni groups called for maintaining unity and strengthening Islamic front in repudiating the evil conspiracies of the US and Israel.

The participants voiced their support for the people of Gaza and the Palestinian struggle against the Israeli occupation and set fire to flags of the US and Israel.

They also met with Akbar Isazadeh, Iran’s Consul General in Karachi and presented him a petition, signed by hundreds of participants in Karachi rally.

They strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a Shia mosque in Islamabad last week, as well as the collusion of Takfiri elements with the US and Israel to harm global unity.

Prominent figures from the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen, Shia Ulema Council, Imamia Students Organization Pakistan (ISO), and some Sunni groups called for maintaining unity and strengthening Islamic front in repudiating the evil conspiracies of the US and Israel.

The participants voiced their support for the people of Gaza and the Palestinian struggle against the Israeli occupation and set fire to flags of the US and Israel.

They strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a Shia mosque in Islamabad last week, as well as the collusion of Takfiri elements with the US and Israel to harm global unity.

Prominent figures from the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen, Shia Ulema Council, Imamia Students Organization Pakistan (ISO), and some Sunni groups called for maintaining unity and strengthening Islamic front in repudiating the evil conspiracies of the US and Israel.

The participants voiced their support for the people of Gaza and the Palestinian struggle against the Israeli occupation and set fire to flags of the US and Israel.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) General Goudarzi and an accompanying delegation were welcomed upon their arrival at Jinnah International Airport by officials of the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), in the presence of Iranian Consul General Akbar Eissa Zadeh and Colonel Mohammad Mohsen Shahabi, the military attaché of Iran, on Monday morning.

The Border Guard delegation is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Director General of the PMSA, Rear Admiral Shahzad Iqbal, with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two neighboring countries.

The Iranian team will also attend as an observer the 13th series of three-day search and rescue exercise dubbed ‘Barracuda’, which is organized by the PMSA in the maritime domain and border security.

General Goudarzi will meet with Pakistani officials, including Rear Admiral Iqbal, on the sidelines of the drills.

The 13th Barracuda exercise will kick off on Tuesday with the participation of 19 countries within Pakistani territorial waters near the Karachi coastline and will continue until Thursday.

The Border Guard delegation is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Director General of the PMSA, Rear Admiral Shahzad Iqbal, with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two neighboring countries.

The Iranian team will also attend as an observer the 13th series of three-day search and rescue exercise dubbed ‘Barracuda’, which is organized by the PMSA in the maritime domain and border security.

General Goudarzi will meet with Pakistani officials, including Rear Admiral Iqbal, on the sidelines of the drills.

The Border Guard delegation is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Director General of the PMSA, Rear Admiral Shahzad Iqbal, with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two neighboring countries.

The Iranian team will also attend as an observer the 13th series of three-day search and rescue exercise dubbed ‘Barracuda’, which is organized by the PMSA in the maritime domain and border security.

General Goudarzi will meet with Pakistani officials, including Rear Admiral Iqbal, on the sidelines of the drills.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Mr. Aurangzeb Khan khichi was invited as a special guest to participate in the festival. In his key note address, H.E Minister stressed on the joint production of films by both countries. Pakistan and Iran, he added are close neighbors and enjoy close social,cultural  religious and brotherly relations. The cinema is a powerful tool in propagating the culture and cultural values of any country. The screening of Iranian movies in Pakistani cinemas and Pakistani movies in Iranian cinemas will help to bring our people closer to each other, he added.

This is the first time that three Pakistani movies, “actor in law”, ” Umro ayar -a new beginning”, and “Taxali gate” are displayed in the festival. The minister anthuestically participated in all events He visited the festival and in Pakistan Pavilion he met the chairman of Cinematic foundation Iran .He invited him to visit Pakistan and meet the stake holders of Cinema industry. He reiterated the commitment of his government to work for uplifting Cinema industry in Pakistan.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) “Iran is a brotherly, friendly country. Pakistan is always in favor of finding peaceful resolutions of issues through dialogue and diplomacy, and we appreciate the offer of mediation of our brotherly country, Iran,” the daily Dawn quoted Tahir Hussain Andrabi as saying on Monday.

“We believe that Iran can play an important role. We would not shy away from any mediatory role by Iran. Mediations are always welcome,” Andrabi said, adding that Pakistan had a “very strong case”.

Recently Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had offered any assistance in helping to resolve the remaining differences and deescalate tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government.

However, the statement came as Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, arrived in Islamabad, along with a delegation, to participate in the 13th round of bilateral political consultations between the two neighboring countries. He is also scheduled to meet with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Foreign Minister.

Amna Baloch, Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary, will lead her country’s delegation in the meeting with Takht-Ravanchi and his team.

“We believe that Iran can play an important role. We would not shy away from any mediatory role by Iran. Mediations are always welcome,” Andrabi said, adding that Pakistan had a “very strong case”.

Recently Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had offered any assistance in helping to resolve the remaining differences and deescalate tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government.

However, the statement came as Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, arrived in Islamabad, along with a delegation, to participate in the 13th round of bilateral political consultations between the two neighboring countries. He is also scheduled to meet with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Foreign Minister.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) The Ministry of Maritime Affairs of Pakistan held the second edition of Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC) from November 3-6, 2025.

The four-day event, held in the port city of Karachi, saw participation from 44 countries, including the Islamic Republic.

The Iranian Ministry of Defense’s pavilion showcased the nation’s latest advancements in naval defense and maritime technology.

The award for the best pavilion was presented to Iran’s military attaché in Pakistan, Colonel Mohammad Mohsen Shahabi.

The purpose of the Conference was to showcase Pakistan’s maritime potential and foster global maritime cooperation.

Various national and international organizations put their state-of-the-art maritime equipment on display at the event.

The four-day event, held in the port city of Karachi, saw participation from 44 countries, including the Islamic Republic.

The Iranian Ministry of Defense’s pavilion showcased the nation’s latest advancements in naval defense and maritime technology.

The award for the best pavilion was presented to Iran’s military attaché in Pakistan, Colonel Mohammad Mohsen Shahabi.

The purpose of the Conference was to showcase Pakistan’s maritime potential and foster global maritime cooperation.

Various national and international organizations put their state-of-the-art maritime equipment on display at the event.

The four-day event, held in the port city of Karachi, saw participation from 44 countries, including the Islamic Republic.

The Iranian Ministry of Defense’s pavilion showcased the nation’s latest advancements in naval defense and maritime technology.

The award for the best pavilion was presented to Iran’s military attaché in Pakistan, Colonel Mohammad Mohsen Shahabi.

The purpose of the Conference was to showcase Pakistan’s maritime potential and foster global maritime cooperation.

Various national and international organizations put their state-of-the-art maritime equipment on display at the event.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the six-lane expansion of the Saveh–Salafchegan Expressway, a project valued at 120 trillion rials (12 hemats), the minister emphasized the growing importance of Iran’s transportation diplomacy and regional connectivity.

Highlighting the national and international importance of the new 65-kilometer highway segment, Sadegh said the project is not limited to the provinces of Qom and Markazi. “This is not just a regional development project; it is a national and international corridor that will strengthen Iran’s strategic transport links,” she explained.

She pointed out that the administration’s economic diplomacy, spearheaded by President Masoud Pezeshkian, places special emphasis on expanding trade with neighboring countries, with the transport sector playing a central role. “In recent weeks, we held high-level meetings in Azerbaijan and Pakistan to discuss ways of deepening transportation and trade cooperation,” she added.

According to Sadegh, a trilateral meeting between Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan was recently held in Baku, where important agreements were reached. “We reached consensus on cargo insurance and freight guarantees for the missing link of the Rasht–Astara railway, and an executive contract between Iran and Russia will soon be signed,” she said. “This will accelerate the completion of the Rasht–Astara rail segment, a vital piece of the International North–South Transport Corridor.”

Turning to her visit to Pakistan for a ministerial summit of neighboring transport ministers, Sadegh revealed that the meeting produced three key outcomes. Among them, the most significant was the decision for Iran to serve as a gateway for trade between Eurasia, the Caucasus, and Russia via Azerbaijan. At the same time, Pakistan will function as an intermediary between China and Iran, ensuring that Chinese goods can be transported efficiently to Europe through this emerging corridor.

“The common vision between Iran and Pakistan,” she said, “is to create a seamless east-west trade route connecting China’s industrial centers to European markets via Iran’s rail and highway networks.”

Minister Sadegh reaffirmed that expanding Iran’s expressway and rail networks is central to boosting trade with regional partners. “We are grateful that despite sanctions and external constraints, our determination for progress remains unwavering. Challenges have only strengthened our unity and collective will,” she remarked.

She emphasized that infrastructure expansion — particularly highways and railroads — will help Iran realize its strategic goal of becoming a transit hub connecting Asia to Europe.

Addressing the ongoing national housing program, Sadegh criticized previous administrations for making unrealistic promises to citizens. “In the past, people were promised housing units without the availability of land, facilities, or basic infrastructure such as water and electricity,” she said. “There were even lotteries for housing units that didn’t have land or construction permits.”

She assured that the current government is taking a practical, evidence-based approach, ensuring that all land allocated for housing projects is properly prepared before delivery. “We will not hand over unprepared land. Every project we promise will be backed by real, operational readiness,” she stressed.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 22nd Joint Economic Commission between Iran and Pakistan on Monday, Sadegh described the meeting as a turning point in strengthening economic ties between the two neighboring Muslim nations.

She highlighted the long-standing relationship between Tehran and Islamabad, noting that the commission could pave the way for cooperation in trade, banking, transit, energy, agriculture, and culture.

Sadegh thanked Pakistan for its continued support of Iran on bilateral, regional, and international levels, particularly in the aftermath of Israel’s 12-day assault on Iran earlier this year. She said the gesture reflected the depth of friendship between the two nations and Pakistan’s constructive role in regional stability.

According to official figures, bilateral trade between Iran and Pakistan reached $3.129 billion in 2024, with $2.423 billion in Iranian exports to Pakistan and $700 million in Pakistani exports to Iran.

During President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Islamabad, the two countries agreed to set a target of $10 billion in annual trade, a goal that Sadegh described as a sign of strong political will on both sides.

She proposed that within the next three months, the roadmap for achieving this target should be drafted and signed by the relevant ministers. Establishing a secure financial channel and strengthening banking relations, she added, would be essential to this process.

Sadegh emphasized the need to upgrade transport infrastructure, including expanding border facilities at Mirjaveh and Taftan, and advancing the Zahedan–Taftan–Quetta railway project.

She also called for launching new shipping lines between Karachi (Port Qasim and Gwadar) and Iranian ports such as Chabahar and Bandar Abbas.

Highlighting progress in air transport, she noted the inauguration of direct flights between Tehran and Islamabad on September 8, and urged further expansion of flight destinations, airport cooperation, and air fleet exchanges along regional corridors.

The minister also revealed plans to launch a monthly ECO freight train on the Islamabad–Tehran–Istanbul route, calling it a strategic regional railway project.

Sadegh underlined Iran’s readiness to expand agricultural exports to Pakistan and stressed energy cooperation. She announced the official operation of the 132-kilovolt Plan–Jiwani power line and highlighted new initiatives in fiber-optic connectivity and communications.

The minister also referred to plans to increase the number of joint border markets, announcing that the Pishin–Mand market will reopen on August 30, 2025, creating new opportunities for local trade and employment.

She further encouraged the formation of joint committees to boost cultural, scientific, and tourism exchanges between the two countries.

The Minister of Roads and Urban Development also emphasized the significant potential for cooperation in the fields of tourism and handicrafts, suggesting that these areas could be further developed through the organization of meetings, seminars, and cultural weeks.” Trade Roadmap ”

Concluding her remarks, Sadegh expressed hope that the commission’s negotiations and final agreements would lead to “practical and effective steps” in strengthening economic and trade cooperation between Iran and Pakistan.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) The signing ceremony took place with Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Jihad, Gholamreza Nouri, and Pakistan’s Minister of National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, in attendance.

Minister Nouri said the agreements mark the conclusion of a three-day visit by a Pakistani delegation and reflect the outcomes of joint discussions. The documents include the establishment of the first Iran-Pakistan Joint Agricultural Committee and a cooperation framework in the fields of plant protection and quarantine.

Highlighting the complementarity of the two countries in the field of food security, Nouri noted:

“Over the past few days, we seriously followed up on the agreements reached during the President’s visit to Pakistan, particularly in food security, agriculture, and trade in agricultural products. These talks resulted in documents that will help remove barriers to the export of certain agricultural and food items.”

He predicted that agricultural and food trade between Iran and Pakistan, currently valued at $1.3 billion annually, could rise to $3 billion within the next two years.

According to Nouri, Pakistan has pledged to source its needed agricultural and food imports from Iran, while Iran will procure essential goods that Pakistan exports. He added that barter trade could accelerate the exchange of goods between the two nations.

During the ceremony, Minister Hussain thanked Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture Jihad for its hospitality and described the agreements as a continuation of the positive momentum created by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Pakistan.

“President Pezeshkian’s visit opened a new chapter in the warm relations between our two brotherly countries, which share deep cultural and historical ties,” Hussain said. “Cooperation Agreements”

He explained that following the President’s trip, Pakistan’s Prime Minister instructed him to pursue the agricultural cooperation initiatives discussed during the visit.

The two ministers held bilateral and technical meetings that resulted in the preparation of two documents: one outlining general agricultural cooperation and another specifying technical collaboration in various agricultural fields.

Hussain emphasized that Iran is not just a friendly country but a brotherly one, adding:

“We are ready to cooperate in all areas of agriculture to meet the needs of both nations by relying on each other’s strengths and production capabilities.”

He concluded by inviting Minister Nouri to visit Pakistan, promising a warm and heartfelt welcome.

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TEHRAN (Iran News)  Following floods and landslides in parts of Pakistan, Iranian Foreign Ministry in a message has expressed its sympathy with the government and people of Pakistan.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran expresses the sympathy and condolences of the government and people of Iran to the nation and government of the brotherly and neighboring country of Pakistan, especially the families of the victims of floods and landslides in parts of Pakistan, and prays for divine mercy for the victims and for good health and speedy recovery for the injured,” the statement reads.

It added that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to provide any cooperation and assistance to alleviate the suffering of the victims.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran expresses the sympathy and condolences of the government and people of Iran to the nation and government of the brotherly and neighboring country of Pakistan, especially the families of the victims of floods and landslides in parts of Pakistan, and prays for divine mercy for the victims and for good health and speedy recovery for the injured,” the statement reads.

It added that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to provide any cooperation and assistance to alleviate the suffering of the victims.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran expresses the sympathy and condolences of the government and people of Iran to the nation and government of the brotherly and neighboring country of Pakistan, especially the families of the victims of floods and landslides in parts of Pakistan, and prays for divine mercy for the victims and for good health and speedy recovery for the injured,” the statement reads.

It added that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to provide any cooperation and assistance to alleviate the suffering of the victims.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended condolences to Pakistan over the deaths of hundreds of people in floods in that country, announcing Iran’s readiness to help Pakistan in the aftermath of the natural disaster.

In a message to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday, the Iranian president expressed support to the government and people of Pakistan, saying that Iran is ready to provide humanitarian assistance to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the disaster. He also wished a swift recovery for the injured people.

According to an announcement by Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority on Saturday, flash floods caused by monsoon rains have left at least 320 people dead in the past 48 hours.

The authority said the majority of the deaths occurred in the mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwest Pakistan. Meanwhile, a rescue helicopter crash in the flood-stricken Bajaur region resulted in the deaths of tits five crew.

Dozens of homes have been damaged as well. Heavy rainfall is expected until August 21.

Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam expressed deep sorrow over the human and financial losses caused by the floods. He reiterated Iran’s commitment to support Pakistan during this difficult period and offered prayers for the rapid recovery of the injured, stating that the thoughts and prayers of the Iranian people are with their Pakistani brothers and sisters.

According to an announcement by Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority on Saturday, flash floods caused by monsoon rains have left at least 320 people dead in the past 48 hours.

The authority said the majority of the deaths occurred in the mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwest Pakistan. Meanwhile, a rescue helicopter crash in the flood-stricken Bajaur region resulted in the deaths of tits five crew.

Dozens of homes have been damaged as well. Heavy rainfall is expected until August 21.

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